Going Green? Consider Wood Windows in Portsmouth, NH

August 18, 2015

As advancements
in the production of windows and doors continues to
move toward more sustainable practices, many
homeowners are becoming more mindful of the environment in making their purchasing decisions. That
fact is even more evident when considering replacement
windows, and when it comes to choosing to go green, wood windowscan afford you the opportunity
to enjoy the benefits of natural beauty from a renewable
resource.

Of course, that doesn’t mean
your decision is easy to make, but there are a
number of reasons why wood windows are a good choice if you’re looking for
an environmentally friendly and energy efficient choice.
Still need more convincing? Listed below are a few perks
you can expect when you choose wood windows.

Energy
efficiency — one of the more common wishes
of homeowners is energy efficiency. After all, when you make an investment
in your home, you want to be sure it’s going to
give you as many bonuses as
possible. For example, buying wood windows enables you to reap
the benefits of the natural thermal properties of wood so you know
your windows are always working to help
your energy efficiency.

Natural lighting — choosing
replacement windows that increase natural light in your home means you get
to reduce or eliminate the need for artificial lighting.
Not only does that make a more natural environment to
live in, it may help you save on your monthly energy bills.

Use of a
renewable resource — when you’re in the market
for replacement windows, it becomes pretty obvious
that it’s difficult to find a more environmentally
conscious material than wood. Since
it’s a renewable resource, you can feel great making an investment in your
home that uses such a bountiful resource.

Environmental
stewardship — it’s well documented that Pella® is devoted
to environmental stewardship and has been from day one when the company was established in 1925. Responsibility
to the environment is a part of the company’s foundation and continues to
be reiterated today. You can find
out a little more about these practices on our blogas well.

It’s not too difficult
to see the value that wood windows can provide from a
functional standpoint, but they also help you be a steward for responsible
environmental practices. If you want to get a better
look at the wood window possibilities available to you in
Portsmouth, stop by Pella Windows and Doors’s showroom. Of course you can also
give us a call at 603-427-0677 or set up an in-home consultation using the online
scheduler. We look forward to hearing from you.